The beautiful Joyce Taylor and her father are on their way to the castle of handsome Duke Mark Damon who is kind but mysterious, hiding the fact that at night he's cursed to become a werewolf. This doesn't really show him attacking anyone, pretty much just frustrated that he's cursed with unrest for eternity, especially since he's about to take in a beautiful bride. Rival Michael Pate is determined to expose this so he can get Damon out of the way, and the loyal servants work with their master to keep that from happening.
Certainly disappointing for those who will expect the magic of the classic tale, and not a gothic melodrama that seems like it should have been made at Universal back in the early 40's. I got over it quickly, though, putting this closer to early 60's fantasies like "Jack the Giant Killer" than either the 1946 Cousteau film or the 70's TV remake or the TV series or Disney animated film and its live action remake.
Taylor and Harmon are gorgeous, with Merry Anders, Pate and veteran character actress Meg Wyllie good in supporting roles. It's a very handsome film that tried for something different. There's enough of the legend there to make it comparable to those others I mentioned, filled with adventure, action, chills and romance, great costumes, beautiful color scenery and decent sets. Definitely worth giving a chance if you're aware that it isn't the same as the others.
Certainly disappointing for those who will expect the magic of the classic tale, and not a gothic melodrama that seems like it should have been made at Universal back in the early 40's. I got over it quickly, though, putting this closer to early 60's fantasies like "Jack the Giant Killer" than either the 1946 Cousteau film or the 70's TV remake or the TV series or Disney animated film and its live action remake.
Taylor and Harmon are gorgeous, with Merry Anders, Pate and veteran character actress Meg Wyllie good in supporting roles. It's a very handsome film that tried for something different. There's enough of the legend there to make it comparable to those others I mentioned, filled with adventure, action, chills and romance, great costumes, beautiful color scenery and decent sets. Definitely worth giving a chance if you're aware that it isn't the same as the others.